Knife-wielding man robs Franklin Walmart

Franklin - Police are searching for a man who robbed the Walmart pharmacy Monday evening.

According to Franklin police:

About 10:05 p.m. Monday, a man pulled a multi-tool knife on an employee and forced open a register in the pharmacy at Walmart, 6701 S. 27th St. He took a cash bag containing an undisclosed amount of money. He then left the pharmacy and was last seen walking toward the center of the store.

Franklin police responded and formed a perimeter around the store but were unable to find the man.

Police identified a suspect, a 51-year-old Milwaukee man, and are seeking him for questioning.

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